Vulnerability Description
core/string_api.php in Mantis before 1.1.3 does not check the privileges of the viewer before composing a link with issue data in the source anchor, which allows remote attackers to discover an issue's title and status via a request with a modified issue number.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mantis | Mantis | <= 1.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://mantisbt.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/mantisbt/branches/BRANCH_1_1_0/mantis
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32243
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32975
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200812-07.xml
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/changelog_page.php
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=9321
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/20/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31868
- http://mantisbt.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/mantisbt/branches/BRANCH_1_1_0/mantis
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32243
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32975
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200812-07.xml
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/changelog_page.php
- http://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=9321
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/20/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4688?
CVE-2008-4688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). core/string_api.php in Mantis before 1.1.3 does not check the privileges of the viewer before composing a link with issue data in the source anchor, which allows remote attackers to discover an issue'...
How severe is CVE-2008-4688?
CVE-2008-4688 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mantis Mantis.